Bill > HB05760

This bill proposes to modify existing unemployment insurance law in Connecticut to expand eligibility for unemployment benefits to workers who are on strike. Specifically, the bill would amend section 31-236 of the state's general statutes to allow striking workers to receive unemployment benefits for the entire duration of a labor dispute. Currently, unemployment benefits are typically not available to workers who are unemployed due to a strike. By changing this provision, the bill would provide financial support to workers engaged in labor disputes, helping them maintain some income during periods of work stoppage. The legislation aims to offer additional economic protection to workers who are collectively bargaining or taking labor action to improve their working conditions, wages, or other employment terms. This change could potentially strengthen workers' positions during negotiations by providing a financial safety net during strikes.

Labor and Employment

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